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Virtual Reality

Definition: A computer-generated simulation of a lifelike environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person, esp. by means of responsive hardware such as a visor with screen or gloves with sensors; such environments or the associated technology as a medium of activity or field of study; cyberspace. Abbreviated VR. Cf. virtual adj. 9b. "virtual reality, n." OED Online. Oxford University Press, June 2017. Web. 9 August 2017.

The use of virtual reality (VR) headsets' causing of motion sickness among users, including VR video games' causing of motion sickness. The gender differences in VR headsets' causing of motion sickness, including the increased susceptibility of women than men to VR sickness, are discussed. Mason, B. (2017). REAL SICK. (cover story). Science News, 191 (5), 24.http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=121529326&site=ehost-live

Augmented Reality

Definition: n. the use of technology which allows the perception of the physical world to be enhanced or modified by computer-generated stimuli perceived with the aid of special equipment; reality as perceived in this way. "augˈmented, adj." OED Online. Oxford University Press, June 2017. Web. 14 August 2017.